Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Rinker 246 Captiva Cuddy 2006 vs Rinker 320 Express Cruiser 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Rinker 246 Captiva Cuddy 2006 vs Rinker 320 Express Cruiser 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Rinker 320 Express Cruiser 2007 measures 34,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Rinker 246 Captiva Cuddy 2006 at 26,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Rinker 320 Express Cruiser 2007 tips the scales at 1 236 lbs — 731 lbs less than the Rinker 246 Captiva Cuddy 2006 at 505 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Rinker 320 Express Cruiser 2007 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Rinker 246 Captiva Cuddy 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Rinker 320 Express Cruiser 2007 carries 165 gallons versus 75 gallons in the Rinker 246 Captiva Cuddy 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Rinker 320 Express Cruiser 2007 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Rinker 246 Captiva Cuddy 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Rinker 320 Express Cruiser 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Rinker 320 Express Cruiser 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 34,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Rinker 246 Captiva Cuddy 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model246 Captiva Cuddy
Model320 Express Cruiser
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam11 ft. 4 in. (3.45 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.45
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches136
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 0 in. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 6 in. (2.89 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Meters2.9
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Bridge clearance - Inches114
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail22 in. (55 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail5,050 lbs. (2,291 kg)
Weight - Detail12,360 lbs. (5,606 kg)
Weight - kg2290.64
Weight - kg5606.4
Weight - lbs.505
Weight - lbs.1236
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet34
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 2 in. (7.97 m)
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 8 in. (10.56 m)
Length overall - Meters7.98
Length overall - Meters10.57
Length overall - Inches314
Length overall - Inches416
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters10.56
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail165 gal. (624.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters624.59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal165
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin Volvo 5.0 OSi FWC XDP - 270 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 300 hp
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Operational Info
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity39 gal. (147.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170.3 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal45